I never dreamed that Americans have such wild and entertaining evenings.” I’ll take you to him if you want, but we’ll have to drive most of the night to get there.” “If you really want to know who’s responsible, then I can take you to see another man – he’s the one you ought to be thanking. “The chef says you’re responsible for the delicious meal we all enjoyed tonight.” Joe, these good people want to thank you.” This man works harder than anyone else to get the freshest fruit and the tastiest vegetables. “He is the one who provides me with the fruit and vegetables that you so enjoyed. “I want you to meet my friend, Joe,” said the chef. At the outskirts of the city, they stopped at a large produce stand. And now there were five people, all in high spirits, driving to the vegetable market. “We can all go in the State Department limousine.” Seeing everyone’s excitement, the head waiter asked if he, too, could come along. “Then come with me in about half an hour, when the restaurant closes. Do you really want to thank the one responsible for this meal?”Īround the table, three heads nodded in agreement. “Your kind words to me are most appreciated,” the chef said to the three guests at the table. Soon the chef, a large figure in white hat and apron, came out. So Alex called the headwaiter and asked if they could see the chef. We should all thank the genius in the kitchen.” But I’m not the one to be thanked,” Alex replied. The food was as exceptional as at our favorite restaurant in Paris.” And over coffee and delicious French pastries, Mona Dechalet thanked her American host. “Just as Alex had promised, the dinner was superb. “The service here is excellent, Alex,” the ambassador commented after they had ordered dinner. We’ll go to the finest restaurant in the capitol.”Īs soon as the French ambassador, her husband, and Alex arrived at La Cuisine, they were greeted by the headwaiter who promptly escorted them to “the best table in the house.” “Well, why don’t you take the afternoon to unwind, and I’ll pick you up tonight at around 8:30. “I think you’ll love Washington – it’s a very exciting city.” “I’ve been assigned to show you around town,” Alex said.
As she and her husband, Pierre, stepped off the plane, they were met by Alex Wagner of the State Department. Mona Dechalet, the new French ambassador, had just arrived in Washington D.C. From: Why Be Different: A Look into Judaism, by Janice Prager and Arlene Lepoff
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